Overview
To prepare for this assignment, you will want to refer back to the chapters in your text, Criminology, to reference the material on the different criminological theories and types of crime. Using the required resources from this course and through research on the subject, develop a research paper that examines a major case through criminological theory. You may choose from the following cases.
- 48 Hours. (2023) Gabby Petito: The untold storyLinks to an external site. YouTube [video file 43:07]
- 48 Hours. (2023) The Strange Death of Professor ShockleyLinks to an external site.. YouTube [video file 41:48]
- 48 Hours. (2013) The Stranger You Know.Links to an external site. YouTube [video file 43:47]
- Law & Crime Network. (2024) Son Murders His Own Mom by Brutally Slashing Her Throat to Get Early InheritanceLinks to an external site.. [video file 1:22:20]
- KCRA. (2021) The biggest fraud in US history: Watch the full EDD fraud documentary Easy MoneyLinks to an external site.. YouTube [video file 52:34]
- 60 Minutes. (2009) Billion-dollar fraud and Ponzi schemes; The SwindlerLinks to an external site.. YouTube [video file 56:49]
- StartupCat. (2022) Elizabeth Holmes - Documentary about Theranos fraud Part ILinks to an external site. and Part IILinks to an external site.. YouTube [video files part 1 - 39:42 and part II - 35:22]
In your Research Paper you must:
- Identify which case was selected (from list above)
- Provides a summary of the case details.
- Explains which criminological theory was selected for analysis and why.
- Demonstrates Critical Thinking
Your Research Paper:
- Must be a minimum of 2000 words (not including title and reference pages)
- Be formatted according to APA styleLinks to an external site.
- Must include a separate title page with the following:
- Title of Paper
- Student’s name
- Course name and number
- Instructor’s name
- Date submitted
- Must utilize an academic voiceLinks to an external site..
- Must include an introduction, with a thesis statement and conclusion paragraph.
- Must use at least five (5) scholarly, peer-reviewed, or other credible sources. At least 2 of these sources must come from the course required resources.
- Must document (citeLinks to an external site.) any information used from sources in APA style.
- Must include a separate reference pageLinks to an external site. that is formatted according to APA style